MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
210,452 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier New retainers reccomended (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner wing removed
Nearside Rear Seat removed by presenter
Offside Front Inner wing removed
Offside Seat removed by presenter
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Not within 30cm of body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rigid brake pipes covered
Brake pivot excessively worn clevis pin insecure (1.1.15 (b))
Brake slack adjuster obviously defective Parking brake (1.1.18 (b))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment Front (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier New retainers reccomended (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner wing removed
Nearside Rear Seat removed by presenter
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Offside Front Inner wing removed
Offside Seat removed by presenter
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Not within 30cm of body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rigid brake pipes covered
Nearside Rear Outer Seat removed by vehicle presenter , no rear seat time of test
Offside Front headlamp reduced output
Rear number plate small in dimensions
body modified raised and inner wing removal
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth and tape repair (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users wing (6.1.B.1b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users wing (6.1.B.1b)
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front headlamp reduced output
Rear number plate small in dimensions
body modified raised and inner wing removal
Offside Front headlamp slightly reduced light output
Rear number plate import size characters
brake pedal antislip non oe , recommend repairs
o/s/f n/s/f o/s/r n/s/r lower wings recommend covering exposed edges
park brake just met limits
vehicle modernised extensively , inner wings removed , body raised , suspension uprated
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)
Offside Front headlamp slightly reduced light output
Rear number plate import size characters
brake pedal antislip non oe , recommend repairs
o/s/f n/s/f o/s/r n/s/r lower wings recommend covering exposed edges
park brake just met limits
vehicle modernised extensively , inner wings removed , body raised , suspension uprated
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Oil leak
brake pedal anti slip
nearside rear tyre cut inner sidewall
rear diff oil leak
rear tailgate outer handle
advise front number plate
advise no seats or belts in rear of vehicle
Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
advise front number plate
advise no seats or belts in rear of vehicle
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
n/s/r seat belt buckle casing missing
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
boot floor starting to corrode
o/s/r & n/s/r radius arm to chassis bushes perished
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Upper Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3) DANGEROUS
Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS
a frame ball joint on rear axle has slight play
boot floor starting to corrode
o/s/r & n/s/r radius arm bushes chassis end perished
lower steering colomn bearing has excess play
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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K971 UBW is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.
Across all 1992 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 144,536 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Land Rover Discovery fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 153,632 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K971 UBW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Land Rover Discovery typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 34 years old, this Land Rover Discovery is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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K971 UBW is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 19 August 1992.
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